The Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor is an Origin Effects compressor pedal, currently around $419. Close alternatives include the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition and the Empress Bass Compressor Blue. It pairs well with the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects · pedal
The Origin Effects Cali76 Bass Compressor is a studio-grade analog compressor that brings classic 1176-style FET compression to bass in a smaller, pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Built into a brushed-steel chassis with a full control set, it delivers punchy, controlled, professional compression that is smoother and quieter than the original Compact Bass version, with a rich, polished tone and slightly rounded highs. A Dry blend control lets natural, uncompressed bass pass through in parallel for retained attack and low end, while an HPF control sets which frequencies are compressed so the bottom stays tight. A 10-LED gain-reduction meter shows compression in real time. It suits studio recording, live consistency, and bassists wanting transparent yet characterful, fast FET compression with professional control and feel.
- bass
- compression
- compressor
- attack
- fet
- natural
- tight
- studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor is commonly used in
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
20% matchInto a transparent tone, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass brings the fuzzy it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Egnater Tweaker 88 Head gives it low gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
26% matchBeetronics Overhive's medium gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
26% matchInto a transparent tone, Beetronics Nectar brings the low gain it's missing
Hudson Electronics Broadcast Discrete Class-A Germanium Preamplifier
Hudson Electronics
21% matchRun the Cali76 Bass Compressor before the Broadcast for punchy, FET-driven attack control before that germanium clean boost kicks in.
Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box
Warm Audio
18% matchOrigin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
MXR Mdu JHM8
MXR
17% matchWhat Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Electronic Audio Experiments Model FeT
Electronic Audio Experiments
16% matchOrigin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Lovepedal MKIII
Lovepedal
16% matchOrigin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
NuX Ace of Tone Dual Overdrive
Nux
15% matchOrigin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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Cheaper alternatives
Fender Bassman Compressor
Fender
80% similarityShared character: bass, punch, compressor
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
75% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
75% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Providence Bass Boot Comp BTC-1
Providence
75% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, analog
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
74% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
74% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Similar character
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
77% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Empress Bass Compressor Blue
Empress
76% similarityShared character: punch, compressor, attack
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
75% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, compression
Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just
Demon Fx
75% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Dr. Green The tourniquet
Dr Green
74% similarityShared character: punch, compressor, compression
Caline Blue CP 45 Caline
Caline
73% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, studio
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition, the Empress Bass Compressor Blue, the Demon FX Call 76. Budget picks: Fender Bassman Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor, Ashdown Velvet Compressor.
What pairs well with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Into a transparent tone, Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass brings the fuzzy it's missing.
How much does the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor cost?+
Around $419 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).